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SIX BEARS EARN ALL-AMERICAN MIDEAST CONFERENCE RECOGNITION
NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Six members of the Shawnee State University Women's Soccer Team earned All-American Mideast Conference recognition for the 2007 season. 

Sarah Koehler, Sam Rolsen, and Kelly Bowles earned 2nd Team honors.  Koehler, a senior from Sardinia, OH led the Bears with 10 goals on the season.  She also had 5 assists and 3 game winning goals.  Rolsen, a sophomore keeper from Cincinnati, OH recorded 141 saves and tied a school record with 8 wins on the season.  Kelly Bowles, a freshman from Cincinnati, OH scored 8 goals and tallied a team-leading 7 assists.

Savoeung Ien, Amanda Jay, and Kat Westendorf were honorable mention All-AMC.  Ien, a sophomore defender from Columbus scored 1 goal and had 2 assists from her defensive position.  Amanda Jay, a senior from Dayton had 2 goals and 1 assist.  Westendorf, a freshman from Amelia, OH had 6 goals and 4 assists.

Shawnee State posted a record of 9-7-1 for its second straight winning season.

 
WESTENDORF SIGNS WITH SSU
MARCH 23, 2007
Amelia High School's Kat Westendorf has signed a letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Shawnee State University.  She is the seventh member of the Bears' 2007 recruiting class.

Westendorf is a four-year varsity starter.  She earned All-FAV honors three times and Honorable Mention All-Ohio honors once.  During her career at Amelia High School, she tallied 17 goals and 7 assists.

"Kat is a talented soccer player who knows the game extremely well," said Coach Appell.  "She has great field awareness from the midfield position.  I look for Kat to contribute to the success of our team this fall.  She has the ability to make great things happen on the attack."

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.  The Bears finished the 2006 season with an overall record of 8-7-2 and a conference mark of 2-5-1.

 
NEW RICHMOND'S LAVELY SIGNS WITH SSU
MARCH 23, 2007
New Richmond High School's Kayla Lavely has signed a letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Shawnee State University.  She is the sixth member to sign with the Bears for the 2007 season.

Lavely helped lead her team to league championships in her sophomore and junior seasons, and runner-up her senior season.  Her senior season, she compiled six goals and five assists.

"Kayla is a natural athlete who could play any where I put her," said Coach Appell.  "Right now I fell Kayla will benefit us the most from the defensive end of the field.  She is a strong and aggressive player who will not back down.  I feel Kayla will fill some vacancy left by graduating seniors."

Lavely plans to major in Athletic Training while at Shawnee State University.

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.  The Bears finished the 2006 season with an overall record of 8-7-2 and a conference mark of 2-5-1.

 
LITTLE MIAMI'S SHACKELFORD SIGNS WITH SSU
MARCH 19, 2007
Little Miami High School's Courtney Shackelford has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Shawnee State University.  She is the fifth member of the 2007 recruiting class.

Shackelford is a four-year starter.  She earned 1st team FAVC honors as well as Defense Player of the Year while attending Little Miami.  She has tallied 12 assists in her career as a defender.

"Courtney is a solid defender who will bring great passion as well as aggression to the game," said Coach Appell.  "I feel that Courtney can help us from the defensive perspective of the game.  I look for Courtney to compete at a high level and make a difference all season."

Shackelford plans to major in Early Childhood Education while at Shawnee State.

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.  The Bears finished the 2006 season with an overall record of 8-7-2 and a conference mark of 2-5-1.

 
SSU SOCCER SIGNS FOURTH RECRUIT
FEBRUARY 16, 2007

Cindi Hay, a forward, from Minford high School has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Shawnee State University.  She is the fourth member of the 2007 recruiting class.   

Hay, is a four-year letter winner in soccer.   She earned All-District honors four times and earned All-State honors her senior year.  Hay leave Minford as the school' all-time leading sorer with 93 goals and 22 assists.  "I am looking forward to playing soccer at this level," said Hay.  "I am fortunate to have the opportunity to stay close to home and play collegiate soccer."

"Any time you can pickup a player who has found the back of the net as many times as Cindi has you are excited," said Head Coach Rob Appell.  "I am glad that we were able to keep Cindi at home, it is always good when you keep the local talent close to home."

Hay becomes the first four-year soccer player from Minford to play collegiate soccer.  While at Shawnee State University Cindi plans to major in Fitness Development.

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.  The Bears finished the 2006 season with an overall record of 8-7-2 and a conference mark of 2-5-1.

 
SSU SIGNS ANDERSON'S BOWLES
FEBRUARY 12, 2007

Anderson High School's Kelly Bowles has signed a letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Shawnee State University.  She is the third player to sign with the Bears for the 2007 season.

Bowles joins the Bears after lettering four years at Anderson High School (Cincinnati) where she was captain and earned first team all-conference honors her senior year.  "Kelley is a great student athlete who will help control our center midfield in 2007.  I am looking forward to have Kelley in our lineup this season," said Head Coach Rob Appell.

Bowles plans to major in Dental Hygiene while at Shawnee State.  "I am excited about coming to a smaller school that is close to home where I can focus on school as well as have the opportunity to play collegiate soccer," said Bowles.

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.  The Bears finished the 2006 season with an overall record of 8-7-2 and a conference mark of 2-5-1.

 
TIPPECANOE'S HARTKE SIGNS WITH SSU
DECEMBER 2, 2006
Tippecanoe High School's Maria Hartke has signed a letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Shawnee State University.  She is the second member of the 2007 recruiting class.

Hartke was a 1st team all-conference honoree.  She helped lead her team to three league championships and one district championship during her career at Tippecanoe.  During her career she tallied 16 goals, 15 assists, and 1 non-goalie save.

"Marie is a great athlete that will help our midfield in 2007," said Coach Appell.  "I feel that Maria can add some much needed depth to a young midfield.  She has a great sense of the game, and should fit into our program nicely."

Hartke plans to major in Occupational Therapy while at Shawnee State University.

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.  The Bears finished the 2006 season with an overall record of 8-7-2 and a conference mark of 2-5-1.

 
BEARS SIGN FIRST 2007 RECRUIT
NOVEMBER 9, 2006
Chillicothe High School's Jessica Campbell is the first member of the 2007 recruiting class to sign a letter of intent to play soccer at Shawnee State University.

Campbell was a three-year starter for the Cavaliers.  "Jessi has he skills and knowledge to step in and help make a difference on the 2007 squad," said Head Coach Rob Appell.  "I look for Jessi to make an impact right away."

Campbell plans on majoring in Nursing while attending Shawnee State.

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.  The Bears finished the 2006 season with an overall record of 8-7-2 and a conference mark of 2-5-1.

 
KOEHLER NAMED NAIA NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Sarah Koehler was named NAIA Women's Soccer Player of Week.  Koehler, recorded seven goals and four assists in two victories for Shawnee State.  She scored twice in a 4-2 decision versus Brescia.  She then erupted for five goals and four assists in a 17-0 win over Pikeville.  She set new school records for the most assists and points in a single game and tied the record for most goals scored.

 
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